Supply Chain Specialist

TA Dispatch

Supply Chain Specialist

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage Daily Operations - Oversee logistics activities for an assigned book of customers, ensuring accurate shipment entry, scheduling, and execution.
    • Forecast & Plan Customer Needs - Proactively plan “1 Week Out” to anticipate shipping demands, minimize disruptions, and maintain service efficiency.
    • Handle Shipment Execution & Exceptions - Manage updates, reschedules, late reason codes, delivery exceptions, and audit large LTL shipments (≥7 skids or ≥7,000 lbs.).
    • Customer Communication & Relationship Management - Serve as the primary point of contact, providing proactive updates, resolving issues, and delivering a high level of service.
    • Billing, Audit & Afterhours Coordination - Ensure accurate billing references, resolve discrepancies with Freight Audit, submit afterhours tickets, and close out unbilled reports.

    Work Environment

    • Office-based logistics environment
    • Fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
    • Frequent collaboration with internal teams and external customers
    • Occasional afterhours coordination as needed
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

    Experience

    • 2+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations
    • Experience with logistics systems (e.g., MercuryGate, customer portals) preferred
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
    • Strong data entry accuracy and operational execution skills Personality Traits
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Proactive problem solver with a sense of urgency
    • Strong communicator with customer-first mindset
    • Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
    • Team player who can also work independently

    Additional Information

    Pay/Benefits/Perks

    • $21-23/hr
    • Accrue up to five days PTO in first year. Two-weeks vacation, plus one week PTO accrue on first anniversary.
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
    • Other benefits include Doc-On-Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Compensation
    $21-$21